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The Northwestern Health Sciences University is a private natural health care university located in Bloomington, Minnesota. John B. Wolfe founded NW in 1941. It lays on an area of 25 acres. The university awards undergraduate and graduate degrees in several subjects, including chemistry and oriental medicine. The University also operates several colleges, which offer graduate studies in subjects like chiropractics, acupuncture and massage therapy. NW is organized into the following academic divisions:
- Minnesota College of Acupuncture
- Northwestern College of Chiropractic
- Oriental Medicine and School of Massage Therapy
NW’s campus hosts several clubs and organizations. The Motion Palpation, Pediatric Club, Club Mariposa and the Hockey Club are some of the student clubs operating on campus. The Student Government Association organizes and arranges several educational and cultural activities for the students.
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Campus Location2501 W 84th St
Bloomington, MN 55431
USA
Main Tel: (952) 888-4777
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy, science, and therapy and counseling.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Large number of students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| First-professional degree | 190 | 1 | | Bachelor | 49 | 1 | | 1-2 year certificate | 45 | 1 | | Master | 34 | 2 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 2 | 1 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 931 in 2007-2008 (328 full-time equivalent). About 36% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 64% of the class. Undergrads are 17% of enrolled students, graduate students are 14%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 70%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 18% are full-time and 82% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 12,070 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,162 |
Financial Aid: Northwestern Health Sciences University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 73 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 80% | | Women | 73% | | All | 75% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (2 awarded) - Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (224 awarded) - Acupuncture
- Chiropractic (DC)
- Traditional Chinese/Asian Medicine and Chinese Herbology
SCIENCE (49 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (45 awarded) - Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
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